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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
The Bubble Guppies are swimming all around the library! Find them all and win a great prize! Best for ages 6+
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Learn about the incredible artistic and cultural revolution known as The Renaissance! We've hidden pictures of famous people, works of art, and events associated with this historic period throughout the library!
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10 am |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
21
2024
Sat
10:30am - 12:30pm
Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Outdoor Program
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Event Details:
Welcome the autumn season with a 2-hour guided forest bathing walk. Have you heard about forest bathing and wondered what it’s all about?
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11 am |
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12 pm |
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1 pm |
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2 pm |
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
15
2024
Sun
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join members of the Des Moines Weavers and Spinners Guild to weave on a cardboard loom.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
2:00pm - 7:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Drop into North Side on Wednesdays to enjoy a STEM activity or craft. These activities are planned with grades K-5 in mind, but all are welcome to attend.
This week, make a straw rocket!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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3 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Event Details:
Calling young artists: Join ASAP Teaching Artist Micah Ferin in the Painting Studio at North Side Library each Wednesday afternoon in September.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
20
2024
Fri
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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4 pm |
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
16
2024
Mon
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts,
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
12
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Forest Avenue Library
Room:
Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Computers & Technology,
Gaming
Event Details:
Join other gamers and test your skills on the Nintendo Switch! We will have Smash Bros and Mario Kart on the big screen for tournament play with new friends or bring your own Switch to play on your own.
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
17
2024
Tue
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Gaming
Event Details:
Kids and teens ages 8-18 can enjoy Switch games on the big screen at North Side! We will meet on the first and third Tuesday of the month.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
Teens! Do you need volunteer hours? Students ages 12-18 may volunteer at the South Side Library for 1 hour performing various tasks during our South VolunTeens program! This is a great way to earn volunteer hours!
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This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Side Meeting Room
Library Branch:
South Side Library
Room:
South Side Meeting Room
Age Group:
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This summer, Breaking became the first competitive dancesport in history to appear at the Summer Olympics. Through ASAP Thursdays at South Side Library, you can now try some of the basics of breakdancing, free and with your friends.
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
20
2024
Fri
4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Side Children’s Area
Library Branch:
North Side Library
Room:
North Side Children’s Area
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool,
Children,
Teens
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Visit North Side and read to a furry friend from the Animal Rescue League of Iowa's Therapets program!
Disclaimer(s)
Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
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5 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
Sep
18
2024
Wed
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Educational
Required
Seats Remaining:
20
Event Details:
Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge at our Teen Chef program and learn how to make a variety of delicious foods.
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6 pm |
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This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Sep
19
2024
Thu
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Library Branch:
Franklin Avenue Library
Room:
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Educational
Event Details:
A New History of Iowa addresses issues that have gained importance in the past few decades—economic inequality, immigration, racial injustice, and the environment—while providing a broad survey of Iowa’
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